Hi Shewta,
Don't leave your job; face it. I assure you things will definitely change. My personal experience says this. Please read my post "What Does an Admin Assistant Mean?"
Keep doing your work honestly, and your honest work will get noticed one day by your boss. I was in a similar or even worse situation a few years back but now my boss is very nice to me and involves me in almost all things. My honest work is blessed, and yours will be blessed too, so don't leave your job impulsively.
Don't take too much tension and never get frustrated.
Cheers,
Preeti
From India, Mumbai
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3Don't leave your job; face it. I assure you things will definitely change. My personal experience says this. Please read my post "What Does an Admin Assistant Mean?"
Keep doing your work honestly, and your honest work will get noticed one day by your boss. I was in a similar or even worse situation a few years back but now my boss is very nice to me and involves me in almost all things. My honest work is blessed, and yours will be blessed too, so don't leave your job impulsively.
Don't take too much tension and never get frustrated.
Cheers,
Preeti
From India, Mumbai
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Hi Shweta,
Your problem is similar to what I dealt with a few months earlier. My boss was also very rude, strict, and full of anger. Based on my experience, my advice is to stick it out as much as you can and learn how to deal with a tough person. I have learned to cope, and I hope the same for you. This experience will be beneficial for your future.
Also, keep some other options in mind as sometimes having such a boss can affect your confidence.
Regards,
Harman
From India, Chandigarh
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Your problem is similar to what I dealt with a few months earlier. My boss was also very rude, strict, and full of anger. Based on my experience, my advice is to stick it out as much as you can and learn how to deal with a tough person. I have learned to cope, and I hope the same for you. This experience will be beneficial for your future.
Also, keep some other options in mind as sometimes having such a boss can affect your confidence.
Regards,
Harman
From India, Chandigarh
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Dear Swetha,
Leaving an organization for the simple reason that the boss is rude is not a solution at all. You have to analyze why the boss acts the way he does. What makes him behave like that has to be found out. Those of you who are affected may be many, and all of you should join together to mend his ways. If you cannot change, you have to change your attitude, which is an adage that can be followed.
Subba Rao Bhagavatula.
From India, Hyderabad
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Leaving an organization for the simple reason that the boss is rude is not a solution at all. You have to analyze why the boss acts the way he does. What makes him behave like that has to be found out. Those of you who are affected may be many, and all of you should join together to mend his ways. If you cannot change, you have to change your attitude, which is an adage that can be followed.
Subba Rao Bhagavatula.
From India, Hyderabad
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Hi Shweta,
Hope that this is not too late a reply. Well, as most people are saying, I too would suggest you stick around for some time; otherwise, you could be branded as a job-hopper. No HR in a potential company will take "tough boss" as a reason for changing jobs. So you may have to create a story to support your decision.
But there is another aspect of this I would like you to consider. I have worked with a very tough and unreasonable boss recently, so I can relate to your current dilemma. But do take time and think about the exact nature of the treatment given to you by your boss. Is it criticism, or is it disregard of your work? If it is criticism, then it means that probably your boss expects more from you. In such a case, before you start your work, understand clearly what the boss expects and act accordingly. Create a list of deliverables that you feel you need to accomplish and get acceptance from your boss that they are the outputs he/she is looking for. If the behavior persists, then something is surely wrong. Avoid getting into the habit of communicating only through emails; it's best heard from the source of work.
If it's disregard, then it means that you are hitting your head against a stone. A boss of this type indicates that if you stay, you will not receive any raises, promotions, or positive appraisals, even if you consider yourself a star performer. I have faced such a situation in my own life. Also, if you keep increasing your output levels without any acknowledgment from your boss, it means that he/she is only interested in the work you do. Whether you thrive or struggle while working is not of interest to him/her. YOU do not matter to the boss! In such a situation, it's best to realize your own potential and decide whether to change jobs or keep facing criticism daily. I chose to quit :)
Hope this is helpful to you!
Cheers! Rupam
From India, Madras
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Hope that this is not too late a reply. Well, as most people are saying, I too would suggest you stick around for some time; otherwise, you could be branded as a job-hopper. No HR in a potential company will take "tough boss" as a reason for changing jobs. So you may have to create a story to support your decision.
But there is another aspect of this I would like you to consider. I have worked with a very tough and unreasonable boss recently, so I can relate to your current dilemma. But do take time and think about the exact nature of the treatment given to you by your boss. Is it criticism, or is it disregard of your work? If it is criticism, then it means that probably your boss expects more from you. In such a case, before you start your work, understand clearly what the boss expects and act accordingly. Create a list of deliverables that you feel you need to accomplish and get acceptance from your boss that they are the outputs he/she is looking for. If the behavior persists, then something is surely wrong. Avoid getting into the habit of communicating only through emails; it's best heard from the source of work.
If it's disregard, then it means that you are hitting your head against a stone. A boss of this type indicates that if you stay, you will not receive any raises, promotions, or positive appraisals, even if you consider yourself a star performer. I have faced such a situation in my own life. Also, if you keep increasing your output levels without any acknowledgment from your boss, it means that he/she is only interested in the work you do. Whether you thrive or struggle while working is not of interest to him/her. YOU do not matter to the boss! In such a situation, it's best to realize your own potential and decide whether to change jobs or keep facing criticism daily. I chose to quit :)
Hope this is helpful to you!
Cheers! Rupam
From India, Madras
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Dear Shweta,
I think you should consider it as a learning experience. Job hopping cannot be a solution because you never know what kind of boss you might get there. Managing difficult people is a part of life, and I'm sure dealing with him will only make you stronger.
Take care.
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Sangeet
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I think you should consider it as a learning experience. Job hopping cannot be a solution because you never know what kind of boss you might get there. Managing difficult people is a part of life, and I'm sure dealing with him will only make you stronger.
Take care.
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Sangeet
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Dear Friend,
Firstly, let me tell you something about myself, then only consider my views. I am pursuing my MBA from a reputed institute. During my course, I came in contact with a person who has an experience of 16 years, to whom I asked the same question that you have right now. The answer he gave was simple: give your best. Bosses are there to criticize. They will continue to do so unless you give your level best. However, remember that in professional settings, if the criticism becomes personal, remind yourself that you are an employee of the company, not of the boss. Always give your best and show him that what you, as the boss, are expecting is nothing less than what you can deliver. For me, the sky is the limit, and I aim to exceed your expectations.
My mentor was a country head of a company and was in marketing before pursuing a Ph.D. You can decide whether I am right or not because you are senior to me. But one thing I learned from that mentor was that "people will throw stones at you, so position yourself where the stones cannot reach," and the only way to do so is through performance.
I apologize if you think I am boasting about something that may not be practically executable.
The best example is of "Philips," a swimmer in the Olympics who said, "I don't want to be '2nd splits,' I want to be 1st Philips," and he achieved just that.
From India, Pune
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Firstly, let me tell you something about myself, then only consider my views. I am pursuing my MBA from a reputed institute. During my course, I came in contact with a person who has an experience of 16 years, to whom I asked the same question that you have right now. The answer he gave was simple: give your best. Bosses are there to criticize. They will continue to do so unless you give your level best. However, remember that in professional settings, if the criticism becomes personal, remind yourself that you are an employee of the company, not of the boss. Always give your best and show him that what you, as the boss, are expecting is nothing less than what you can deliver. For me, the sky is the limit, and I aim to exceed your expectations.
My mentor was a country head of a company and was in marketing before pursuing a Ph.D. You can decide whether I am right or not because you are senior to me. But one thing I learned from that mentor was that "people will throw stones at you, so position yourself where the stones cannot reach," and the only way to do so is through performance.
I apologize if you think I am boasting about something that may not be practically executable.
The best example is of "Philips," a swimmer in the Olympics who said, "I don't want to be '2nd splits,' I want to be 1st Philips," and he achieved just that.
From India, Pune
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Hello Sweeta,
I would like to advise you that this is a challenging work environment. People with low patience levels are usually result-oriented and become frustrated with the constraints on resources within the company. This frustration ultimately leads to cynical behavior. In such an environment, you may either be appreciated or end up in trouble. It is better to presume the worst-case scenario first and then decide on the business priorities. Organize meetings to deliberate on the priority issues, take some initiatives, and try to divert the attention of the staff towards constructive work in the office. This will help in bringing a change in the work climate and prevent the behavior of your boss from affecting employee morale. Remember not to confront your boss. Focus on your HR priorities, organize official meetings, and discussions to create a good business case in the forum. These activities will demonstrate your commitment and focus on your role, ultimately leading to good solutions. Individual behavior should not hinder the growth of others if they understand the purpose for which they were recruited.
Regards,
Sawant
From Saudi Arabia
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I would like to advise you that this is a challenging work environment. People with low patience levels are usually result-oriented and become frustrated with the constraints on resources within the company. This frustration ultimately leads to cynical behavior. In such an environment, you may either be appreciated or end up in trouble. It is better to presume the worst-case scenario first and then decide on the business priorities. Organize meetings to deliberate on the priority issues, take some initiatives, and try to divert the attention of the staff towards constructive work in the office. This will help in bringing a change in the work climate and prevent the behavior of your boss from affecting employee morale. Remember not to confront your boss. Focus on your HR priorities, organize official meetings, and discussions to create a good business case in the forum. These activities will demonstrate your commitment and focus on your role, ultimately leading to good solutions. Individual behavior should not hinder the growth of others if they understand the purpose for which they were recruited.
Regards,
Sawant
From Saudi Arabia
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It is a great learning experience. Running away from a situation is no good. Take the criticism positively, emerge as a winner. My experience says this will teach you loads of situation handling in both personal and professional life. Be a sport, I'm sure you will be successful.
All my best wishes for the courage you should have to win the criticism of your boss for your own benefit in the future.
From India, Hyderabad
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All my best wishes for the courage you should have to win the criticism of your boss for your own benefit in the future.
From India, Hyderabad
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Hi, really a very nice situation! Confused about what I'm saying? Okay, let me explain this situation to you. Don't take this situation negatively. Be positive. I want this only from you.
Let your boss be rude. Don't focus on his behavior. Let yourself be sweet. Do your work sincerely. After completing your work, when you are going to report to him, just ignore the negative things he says. Only accept the appreciation you want from him. Go to his room, face him, listen to the good and ignore the bad words. When you come out of the room, leave the bad words behind. If he appreciates you in any way, take those words with you. So, don't worry, be happy.
And don't forget to say "thanks" after he criticizes you. Be positive!
From India, Delhi
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Let your boss be rude. Don't focus on his behavior. Let yourself be sweet. Do your work sincerely. After completing your work, when you are going to report to him, just ignore the negative things he says. Only accept the appreciation you want from him. Go to his room, face him, listen to the good and ignore the bad words. When you come out of the room, leave the bad words behind. If he appreciates you in any way, take those words with you. So, don't worry, be happy.
And don't forget to say "thanks" after he criticizes you. Be positive!
From India, Delhi
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